Porsche Boxster 986
Sold prices, market value and cars for sale
As of October 20, 2026, Shifty has recorded 488 public sales of the Porsche Boxster 986. The records run from August 2023 to October 2026. In the past 12 months, 245 sold at a median of $13,600. The Shifty Estimate runs from $13,200 for the Boxster to $16,300 for the S.
Versions
About the Porsche Boxster 986
- Built
- 1996 to 2004
- Versions
- 2
- Body styles
- Convertible, Roadster
- Engine
- Naturally Aspirated Flat-Six, 3.2L
- Power
- 252 hp
- 0 to 60
- 5.6 s
- Top speed
- 164 mph
The Porsche Boxster 986 was built from 1996 to 2004.
The S, the most traded version: The first-generation Boxster S elevated the standard car's formula with a potent 3.2L flat-six producing 252 horsepower. This engine, shared with the 996 Carrera, transformed the Boxster from a capable roadster into a serious performance machine. The S model's 5.6-second 0-60 time and 164 mph top speed put it in legitimate sports car territory, while the mid-engine layout provided exceptional balance and feedback. The 986 S is particularly significant as it established the performance hierarchy that continues today. With its six-speed manual transmission and naturally aspirated engine, it offers an increasingly rare pure driving experience. Collectors value these early S models for their mechanical simplicity compared to later generations. Well-preserved examples with maintenance records are becoming increasingly sought after as enthusiasts recognize the 986 S as the last of the 'analog' Boxsters.
The market
Recent sales
Common questions
How much does a Porsche Boxster 986 cost?
In the past 12 months, 245 sold at a median of $13,600. Half of the 20 most recent sales landed between $10,000 and $20,500. The Shifty Estimate runs from $13,200 to $16,300, depending on version.
What is a Porsche Boxster 986 worth today?
The Shifty Estimate depends on the version. Each describes a well-kept example. S: $16,300. Boxster: $13,200.
What is the cheapest Boxster 986 to buy?
The Boxster has the lowest Shifty Estimate, at $13,200. In the past 12 months, 167 sold at a median of $12,500.
Which Boxster 986 is worth the most?
The S has the highest Shifty Estimate, at $16,300. In the past 12 months, 78 sold at a median of $15,993.
How many Porsche Boxster 986 examples have sold?
Shifty has recorded 488 public sales since August 2023. 245 came in the past 12 months. The most recent sold for $23,000 on Oct 20, 2026.
Which Boxster 986 sells most often?
The Boxster trades most often, with 344 recorded sales. 167 came in the past 12 months. More sales make its value the firmest to read.
Where do Porsche Boxster 986 examples sell?
Of the last 20 sales with a known venue, 16 were at Bring a Trailer. The rest: Cars & Bids (2), Car & Classic (1) and PCARMARKET (1).
How many miles do Porsche Boxster 986 examples have when they sell?
Across the last 20 sales with a recorded odometer, the median was 59,500 miles. The lowest showed 8,000 miles and the highest 123,500 miles.
Where do Shifty's Porsche Boxster 986 prices come from?
Every figure here comes from recorded public sales and live listings of the Porsche Boxster 986. Each sale is filed by version and year. Shifty leaves out cars without a clean title, mismatched cars and implausible prices. The Shifty Estimate weights the most recent sales most heavily. These figures were read on October 20, 2026.